dismissive — dismissively, adv. /dis mis iv/, adj. 1. indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one s presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture. 2. indicating lack of interest or approbation;… … Universalium

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dismissive — [[t]dɪ̱smɪ̱sɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ of n If you are dismissive of someone or something, you say or show that you think they are not important or have no value. Mr Jones was dismissive of the report, saying it was riddled with inaccuracies … English dictionary

dismiss — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis + mittere to send Date: 15th century 1. to permit or cause to leave < dismissed the visitors > 2. to remove from position or … New Collegiate Dictionary

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